Substance Abuse Treatment Program

The Substance Abuse Treatment Program at Montefiore Medical Center consists of two methadone maintenance treatment programs, Unit I and Unit III, and an outpatient drug free program called New Directions Recovery Center.

Unit I and Unit III

The methadone maintenance program has been in existence for over 35 years and offers a "one stop shopping" model of care. In addition to substance abuse treatment, primary care services, HIV specialty care, nutritional services, mental health services and vocational services are offered onsite. The two clinics are conveniently located and the hours are flexible to accommodate most schedules. To make a referral, please contact the clinic directly.

Unit I3550 Jerome AvenueBronx, NY718-920-4067

Unit III2005 Jerome AvenueBronx, NY718-583-0600

Medicating Hours:Monday-Friday, 7 am-1 pm

Medicating Hours:Monday-Friday, 7 am-6:30 pmSaturday, 8 am-1 pm

New Directions Recovery Center

New Directions Recovery Center (NDRC) is an outpatient treatment program established in 2004 to address the treatment needs of adults with alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, and/or opiate abuse or dependence. The services offered include group counseling, individual counseling, HIV testing and risk reduction counseling, psychiatric medication management, psychotherapy, nutritional services, and Buprenorphine induction and maintenance. The program is convenient to public transportation (4 train, and buses Bx 10, 20, 21). Program hours are late afternoon and evening to accommodate school and work schedules (individuals ages 18 or older). To make a referral, please contact the program directly.